Cost of living in Nice, France vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Nice (France) is 18% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£13) | £10 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.65 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.19 (£4.47) | £4.17 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (£0.88) | £0.73 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.53 (£3.90) | £2.75 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (£2.32) | £1.92 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.61) | £5.41 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (£1.97) | £1.89 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (£1.32) | £0.81 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (£1.26) | £2.16 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.27) | £7 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (£2.14) | £1.92 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (£1.07) | £0.74 | + 44% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Nice (France) is 15% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,512 (£1,302) | £1,367 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,142 (£983) | £832 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£131) | £164 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (£687) | £1,029 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €632 (£544) | £915 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (£77) | £156 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£19) | £19 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (£344) | £340 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (£91) | £71 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £5.36 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 35% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Nice (France) is 17% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (£74) | £49 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£29) | £32 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£74) | £54 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (£105) | £55 | + 93% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Nice (France) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,762 (£17,015) | £22,837 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (£1.25) | £1.23 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (£29) | £59 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (£18) | £13 | + 43% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Nice (France) is 6% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 (£5.01) | £2.90 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (£21) | £75 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (£3.53) | £2.74 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.02 (£3.46) | £1.35 | + 156% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (£3.66) | £2.57 | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (£1.61) | £1.80 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (£1.77) | £1.49 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£17) | £11 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Nice (France) is 17% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (£38) | £23 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £22 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (£56) | £100 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (£45) | £54 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £8 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (£2.24) | £2.65 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.80 (£4.99) | £3.79 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (£510) | £295 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (£0.25) | £0.20 | + 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (£44) | £35 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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